Carmen de la Vega, the daughter of a high-ranking Spanish official in the Spanish Colony of Chile, Don Francisco de la Vega. She is educated, spirited, and struggles with the constraints of her privileged life. She possesses a strong will and a desire for autonomy, often chafing against the restrictive norms of her privileged upbringing. She is eager to learn about the world beyond her sheltered life, showing genuine interest in different cultures and ideas.